The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity in the SE Asia Business Development Team. As part of the team, you will play a hands-on role in contributing to the firm’s success and helping to achieve its objectives.
If you’re a commercially minded individual with a passion for business development and improving the client experience in a professional services environment, you could be just what we’re looking for.
We are looking for someone who can provide high quality BD assistance to the Singapore office and wider Southeast Asian practice, working in conjunction with the BD team in Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific region. The internship period will be 4-6 months on full time basis.
The role will involve:
- Capturing new matter credentials and uploading to our credentials database
- Assisting with the translation of BD and marketing materials including credentials for the use of pitches, client training menus and BD induction
- Updating lawyers' web profiles and firm CVs with the latest credentials, and assist with translation review
- Assisting with sourcing content, profiles and credentials for pitches
- Assisting with social media profiling for BD initiatives
- Undertaking strategic market research and supporting client events
Skills, experience and qualifications:
- Ability to work autonomously, demonstrating initiative and proactive attitude
- Maintaining confidentiality at all times, as we work with sensitive internal information
- Ability to meet numerous competing deadlines
- Communicating clearly with BD and external team members regarding workload and capacity
- Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
Apply though the following link: https://herbertsmithfreehills.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Singapore/Business-Development-Intern_R-100445
